The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 19,800
 Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3940 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.27 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
690 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft